Speaker
Description
ADRIOS ClearSpace-1 is one of ESA’s ongoing missions within the ADRIOS cornerstone project to implement ESA’s zero debris policy. OHB System, together with a consortium formed by ClearSpace, Indra and OHB Sweden, is developing the ADRIOS ClearSpace 1 mission, aimed at demonstrating essential technologies for active debris removal. The mission will perform a rendezvous and non cooperative capture of the ESA owned PROBA 1 spacecraft—an ~100 kg, unprepared client without dedicated navigation or capture interfaces. Designed to operate with an uncontrolled,non-functional, tumbling client, ADRIOS ClearSpace-1 will securely capture PROBA-1 and subsequently lower the combined stack to enable atmospheric re entry within less than three years, significantly reducing its natural orbital decay time.
ADRIOS ClearSpace 1 will mature and flight prove key active debris removal capabilities, including robotic capture systems, close proximity guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), and operational concepts for safe and controlled in orbit servicing. The mission architecture places strong emphasis on safety measures to avoid any generation of additional debris during proximity operations and capture.
This presentation outlines the mission design, servicer architecture, and technology maturation achieved within the ADRIOS ClearSpace 1 program, highlighting the engineering solutions developed to address the critical challenges associated with uncooperative target capture and safe post capture disposal.